About this Event Cyber Cheltenham (CyNam) brings together the cyber community for their first event of the year, CyNam 21.1: Data Breaches – the New Normal? CyNam 21.1 will be jam packed with discussions, Q&A’s and insight from leading lights in the cyber tech community. With a stellar line up, this is one event you…
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The Technology Exploration Lab (TEL) is a new innovative development space based at the Science Park Centre, Exeter. The facility, delivered by SETsquared Exeter, features a workspace equipped with high end computing, AR/VR hardware, large format resin 3D printing, 3D scanning, advanced electronics equipment, and a collaborative project area. It enables the exploration of new digital and fabrication techniques…
It’s back for the 14th time and better than ever – despite COVID’s best attempts. We will be online only this year (okay, COVID gets a passing nod). Secure South West 14 – March 17th 2021 This years event focuses on the 3 cyber security themes of: Business Protection Cyber Security Skills Cyber Security Innovation…
The January Tech Gathering will shine a spotlight on a new collaborative project taking place between three organisations based in Bristol, Exeter and Northern Devon. Backed by funding from the Innovate UK Sustainable Innovation Fund, the SupplyDevon project uses machine learning and A.I. to connect businesses with local suppliers, benefiting the local economy and reducing carbon emissions. The project is…
Overview Durgan from SecureArm outlined the development of the cyber insurance market during this months SWCSC network meeting. Stats In 2019, 11% of businesses had some kind of cyber insurance (99% payout) In 2020, 80% breached of businesses were breached, with 1 SME (small or medium enterprise) compromised every 90 seconds One third of UK…
Cyber-SHIP Lab Webinar: Real and present maritime cyber security challenges for ship operators, insurers and lawyers Time: 9 March 2021, 14:00 UK time Description: What are the realistic cyber security threats confronting ship operators? And what are the implications for their insurance, their insurers, and lawyers on all sides? Join our panel as we embark…
Vince from Heart of South West Local Enterprise Partnership (SW LEP) held a discussion about SW LEP on this months SWCSC Network Meeting. He signposted the development of the regional Digital Strategy. The Heart of the South West Local Enterprise Partnership is one of 38 LEPs in England. Their purpose is to lead and influence…
Overview During the South West Cyber Security Cluster Network Meeting in January 2021, Deborah Watson from Gradsouthwest outlined activities relating to the cyber community in the SW. Gradsouthwest is the graduate job board for south west England. Since 2001 they have specialised in advertising vacancies to students and graduates who want to work in the…
SWCSC is helping to manage this event, the 14th in a series of successful cyber security conferences with the emphasis on bringing together the cyber security community in South West UK. This years event will focus on the three SWCSC themes of: Protection – for your business Skills – for your current and future cyber…
Insecure Remote Working Due to recent developments regarding the Coronavirus, employees are increasingly working remotely. Organisations in this situation should consider the cyber security implications of increased remote working. Below are some considerations on staying secure whilst working remotely. Advice Phishing Phishing/Spear phishing/Business Email Compromise remains a huge threat to organisations. Ensure that staff remain…